Mattresses and Allergies

There are many mattresses on the market that can resist and reduce allergy and asthma symptoms. More than 2 out of 7 people in the US have allergies to molds, mildews and dust. In a single dust bunny there can contain up to over 250,000 dust mites. The major cause for allergies in the bedroom are mainly from dust mites that accumulate over time inside the mattress. In many cases just replacing an old mattress can reduce allergy symptoms, but in extreme cases the individual may need a mattress that will also resist the acumination of dust mites, molds and mildews.

Latex mattresses are becoming very popular because of the many health benefits. Latex is naturally resistant to dust mites and other household allergens.

Visco elastic memory foam is a man made hypoallergenic material that is also resistant to dust mites and household allergens.

The mattresses below have certain criteria to help reduce and eliminate allergies and asthma related symptoms, but the main decisive factor in choosing a mattress should be the mattress comfort.

Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed

The Sleep by Number Bed has a Belgian Damask fabric on the cover that is treated and sanitized to inhibit growth of any household allergens. Also with the Sleep Number Bed you can unzip the cover and vacuum the inside for extra allergen protection.

Simmons BeautyRest Healthsmart

Simmons BeautyRest Healthsmart mattress top is available on many of Simmons popular mattresses. The Simmons Healthsmart is backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. The Healthsmart top is easily removable to wash for convenience and a healthier sleep.

Tempurpedic Mattress

Tempurpedic Mattresses are naturally treated to be resistant to dust mites and allergens. The Tempurpedic mattress is also backed by the Good Housekeeping seal of approval.

Sealy PosturePedic Mattresses

Sealy Posture Pedic carries both latex and memory foam mattresses. The SpringFree mattress is Sealy’s new latex mattress. Sealy PosturePedic True Form is made of memory foam and may be beneficial for allergy sufferers.

Serta Mattresses

Serta Mattresses carry the TrueResponse memory foam and the PureResponse latex mattress.

Kingsdown Body Diagnostic System

The Kingsdown Body Diagnostic System mattresses have a Flextron cushioning made of hypoallergenic all manmade fibers to reduce allergens.